Stephen Fry’s City and Bankside: A QI Audio Tour

Overview

This self-guided audio walking tour through London is hosted by the legendary Stephen Fry and was developed with the QI Elves, the brilliant research team behind the hit BBC comedy panel show QI. This immersive audio experience uncovers the bizarre facts, hidden oddities, and fascinating secrets behind the city's most famous landmarks. Over the next hour, Stephen’s narration will guide you through the quirky history hiding in plain sight, from Shakespearean curses to legendary pranks. Starting at St. Paul’s Cathedral, you'll wander down Peter’s Hill, cross the Millennium Bridge, and explore Bankside. You'll pass the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe, dive into vibrant Borough Market, cross London Bridge, and finish at the mysterious London Stone. Along the way, your audio guide reveals which icon the Suffragettes nearly bombed with a wristwatch and how John Cleese pranked Michael Palin. Download to your smartphone and explore entirely at your own pace!